What are the responsibilities and job description for the Photonic Sensor Validation Engineer position at Lyte?
About Lyte
Lyte builds perception systems for Physical AI operating in complex environments. The company combines custom silicon, integrated sensors, and software into a unified platform for robotics, mobility, and next-generation automation. Lyte is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with a global presence. For more information, visit www.lyte.ai
If you’re excited about building impactful technology in a dynamic, hands-on environment, we’d love to hear from you!
About The Role
We are seeking a LiDAR Sensor Validation Engineer to lead verification and validation of our 4D imaging products. This role covers photonic sub-modules, electro-optical subsystems, thermal performance, and full system integration. You will define and execute test plans, develop validation infrastructure, and ensure product performance and quality from prototype through mass production. You will also work closely with offshore manufacturing partners on factory test, system validation, and failure analysis.
What You'll Do
140,000 - 240,000 USD per year(Bay Area, CA)
Lyte builds perception systems for Physical AI operating in complex environments. The company combines custom silicon, integrated sensors, and software into a unified platform for robotics, mobility, and next-generation automation. Lyte is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with a global presence. For more information, visit www.lyte.ai
If you’re excited about building impactful technology in a dynamic, hands-on environment, we’d love to hear from you!
About The Role
We are seeking a LiDAR Sensor Validation Engineer to lead verification and validation of our 4D imaging products. This role covers photonic sub-modules, electro-optical subsystems, thermal performance, and full system integration. You will define and execute test plans, develop validation infrastructure, and ensure product performance and quality from prototype through mass production. You will also work closely with offshore manufacturing partners on factory test, system validation, and failure analysis.
What You'll Do
- Lead sub-module and system-level verification and validation activities
- Define validation plans, test protocols, and acceptance criteria with cross-functional teams
- Develop and maintain test infrastructure, automation scripts, and data pipelines for lab and production testing
- Build, characterize, debug, and evaluate prototype and production units; establish sub-module to full system performance correlation; analyze end-of-line yield, reliability data, and failure trends; drive root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Partner with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure validation results translate into product and production readiness
- Support offshore manufacturing partners on assembly validation, calibration, and production test deployment
- MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related photonics field
- 3–5 years of hands-on experience validating and characterizing opto-electronic assemblies, subsystems, or optical sensing systems
- Proficiency in Python or similar tools for test automation and data analysis
- Strong understanding of photonic, electrical, thermal, and mechanical interfaces
- Experience building structured V&V plans with clear pass/fail criteria and traceability to product requirements
- Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams
- 2 years of LiDAR or depth-sensing industry experience
- Track record of supporting products through validation into mass production
- Experience with SoC- and FPGA-based test platforms
- Familiarity with reliability testing methods such as HALT, HASS, thermal cycling, and vibration
- Background in electronic circuit validation, including power delivery and signal integrity
- Competitive salary and equity
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Flexible vacation and time-off policy
- Collaborative, fast-paced, and inclusive work environment
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies with a highly cross-functional team
140,000 - 240,000 USD per year(Bay Area, CA)